Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.